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Sarawak has temporarily shuttered 591 schools across 10 districts as prolonged heat and drought conditions intensify environmental concerns, with authorities warning of increased wildfire and water scarcity risks.
Malaysia's fire department has documented nearly 18,500 open burning incidents in the first seven months of 2024, almost double the previous year's count, with 62 locations nationwide flagged as vulnerable to large-scale fires.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had to take an overnight military flight to New York after smoke from Canadian wildfires forced the cancellation of her scheduled commercial flight from Cancún on Saturday.
Intense wildfires across northwestern Ontario have engulfed Canada's largest cities in dangerous smog, with Toronto experiencing the worst air quality among major global cities. Train operations have been suspended as crews evacuate from affected communities.